KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS is ushering in the Chinese New Year by releasing its original drama series directed by award-winning film director, Kabir Bhatia.
Drawing inspiration from the highs and lows of recent years, the seven-episode drama series is anchored upon the overall PETRONAS 2022 festive campaign themed “Live Again”. It sets out to portray the resilience, fortitude and togetherness of Malaysians during trying times. The first episode “Day 32”, which was launched today, revolves around the main character, Zhi Yi and her family and friends, as they navigate unexpected situations and life’s complexities. PETRONAS Senior General Manager of Group Strategic Communications, Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz said, “This is the year where we Malaysians have to pick ourselves up, get back on our feet and learn to live in the evolving new normal. Our intention is to inspire our compatriots to dream a new dream, and overcome limitations and the past, in rising and thriving together. “We at PETRONAS hope that all Malaysians are excited for what is to come in the Year of the Tiger. Let us take heed that that regardless of challenges, we have the strength of the roaring tiger within us. We are not alone and through the bonds we forge, making up all the pieces that complete us as stronger Malaysians.” The first episode of “366” is available for viewing on PETRONAS’ official YouTube channel and Facebook page. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=42293
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The global technology and market leader in power grids has achieved the first-step target in its Sustainability 2030 plan and steps up the pace towards carbon-neutral
Zurich, Switzerland, Jan 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hitachi Energy today announced that it has achieved the first-step target set out in its Sustainability 2030 plan – the use of 100% fossil-free electricity in its own operations(1*). The company is driving towards being carbon-neutral in its own operations by 2030(2**), in line with its Purpose, ‘Advancing a sustainable energy future for all’. “By achieving 100% fossil-free electricity in our own operations, we have reduced our CO2 equivalent emissions by over 50% compared to 2019,” says Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi Energy. He continued, “The Net Zero challenge is global and it’s about acting now, innovating and collaborating across countries, industries and societies. Together with customers, partners, and all stakeholders, we are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure.” The targeted 50% reduction achieved ahead of plan will amount to approximately 175 kilo tonnes of CO2e per year, equivalent to removing over 35,000 passenger cars off the road. To achieve 100% fossil-free electricity in its own operations – and in support of the Hitachi Group’s carbon-neutrality goal(3***) – the company has pursued a number of pathways including supporting projects to generate its own fossil-free electricity, such as installing solar roof panels combined with e-meshTM digital solutions for distributed energy resources maximizing energy efficiency and minimizing CO2 emissions. In its Zhongshan factory in China, the company is generating nearly 20% of its total energy consumption from solar panels. In its first year of operation, the power generated at the factory is expected to reach 1,510 megawatt hours (MWh), contributing to the reduction in annual carbon emissions by more than 1,000 tonnes. To achieve 100% fossil-free electricity, Hitachi Energy has also switched to green tariffs, bought Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), and signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) across its operations and facilities in 90 countries. Looking ahead, Hitachi Energy is continuing to invest in its journey towards carbon-neutrality by further increasing energy efficiency, as well as electrifying its own operations. In Ludvika, Sweden, the company is now using 100% renewable electricity generated from hydropower and from solar panels to support its operations. Ludvika, which is one of Hitachi Energy’s largest production facilities, has gone beyond tackling its electricity supply and is now close to removing the use of all fossil fuels from the whole of its operations. The company has a track record of implementing its own technologies in its operations to enable the integration of renewable energy. For example, in 2015 its South Africa operations installed a 750 kW rooftop photovoltaic plant and a 1 MVA/380 kWh battery-based PowerStoreTM for enhancing the use of renewables and providing a continuous supply of power. Through its Sustainability 2030 plan and targets, the company reinforces its commitment to accelerating actions driving business in a sustainable way. Based around four pillars – Planet, People, Peace, and Partnerships – the strategy draws from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with specific focus on the following eight: 3 (Good health and well-being), 4 (Quality education), 5 (Gender equality), 6 (Clean water and sanitation), 7 (Affordable and clean energy), 12 (Responsible consumption and production), 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions); and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). In line with these SDGs, each pillar has corresponding targets that drive the business to contribute social, environmental, and economic value. Notes (1*) The contract for its South Korea operations (equivalent to 0.4% total electricity usage) is expected to be signed in February 2022 retrospectively through green tariffs. (2**) Discover more about Hitachi Energy’s approach to Sustainability 2030 here (3*** ) Hitachi Sustainability Report 2021 http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=42280 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 -- Moore Nanotechnology Systems (Nanotech), a leading global supplier of ultra-precision machining systems, has announced the release of their next generation ultra-precision machining platform, the 250UPL MP.
According to a statement, this solution is configurable for all sub-nanometer, ultra-precision Single Point Diamond Turning (SPDT), grinding and milling applications. Optical mold-tool makers demand higher-quality surface finishes to support the fidelity of optical systems now common in smart phone, AR/VR/MR and automotive applications. Nanotech President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Boomgarden, explained: “We work with the leading camera-module and optical-component suppliers around the world to gain mid and long-term insight to their product and technology requirements, which is then used as input to our own multi-year development roadmap.” “Building upon years of success in this segment, our technical staff stepped up to the challenge and delivered Nanotech’s 250UPL MP. This is one of many new product innovations you will see from Nanotech over the next 12-18 months.” Meanwhile, Nanotech Vice President of Sales, Scott Gerhart commented further: “Over the last six months, we’ve been shipping the 250UPL MP to select market-leading companies around the world, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.” The current generation of ultra-precision machines in use today has reached the maximum potential. A clean-sheet design was required to break through to the next level of performance, and Nanotech’s 250UPL MP meets and exceeds these requirements. Moore Nanotechnology Systems (Nanotech) was founded in Keene, NH in 1997 as a stand-alone subsidiary of the Moore Tool Company. More details at www.nanotechsys.com. -- BERNAMA Media-rich, self-service coursework from Fastly Academy is now available, bolstering the company’s arsenal of resources for user success and support.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fastly, Inc. (NYSE: FSLY), the world’s fastest global edge cloud network provider, today announced the unveiling of its Fastly Academy, an on-demand learning center designed to help customers sharpen their skills and curious developers looking for more information about its products and platform. As pressure continues to mount for resource-constrained developer and engineering teams tasked with creating innovative new experiences in a digital-first world, Fastly Academy’s self-service, efficient learning environment equips teams with faster onboarding and reduced time-to-value as they build, secure, and deliver more powerful websites and applications. "At the Guardian, our engineering teams are continuously building and optimizing technology that delivers important news fast and at-scale for our readers around the globe, and Fastly is a crucial part of our solution," said David Furey, Senior Engineering Manager at The Guardian. "That's why the Fastly Academy is an exciting new resource for our team. In the face of greater demand, higher end-user expectations, and increasing security challenges, we're now able to access self-paced and multi-level training on Fastly's products and services, ensuring our team can continue to move quickly and reimagine digital experiences at scale." Fastly Academy includes training for all levels of learners, from beginners who are seeking foundational knowledge of the web, to advanced practitioners looking for more in-depth explanations of platform functionality across Fastly’s Deliver, Secure, and Compute product lines. As the newest addition to Fastly’s educational ecosystem – including technical documentation and the Developer Hub – the Academy’s coursework is self-paced, interactive, and media-rich, with all training featuring a combination of video, text, and images. “The Academy is ultimately about setting users up for success with the Fastly platform, and to help learners of all levels become more familiar with technology that unlocks better performance and security for digital experiences - without requiring a Fastly customer account,” said Kim Ogletree, Chief Customer Officer at Fastly. “By giving teams access to various levels of coursework, the ability to set their own training cadence, and a view into individual account progress and course completion, organizations can standardize training at scale, allowing them to better leverage Fastly’s offerings to build fast, engaging, and safe digital experiences.” Those interested in exploring Fastly Academy must create an Academy account and do not need to be a Fastly customer to access coursework. Read our blog post, “Introducing Fastly Academy: on-demand learning at your fingertips,” for tips on how to get started and more details on training content, or email [email protected] for additional information. About Fastly Fastly is upgrading the internet experience to give people and organizations more control, faster content, and more dynamic applications. By combining the world’s fastest global edge cloud network with powerful software, Fastly helps customers develop, deliver, and secure modern distributed applications and compelling digital experiences. Fastly’s customers include many of the world’s most prominent companies, including Pinterest, The New York Times, and GitHub. For more information on our mission and products, visit https://www.fastly.com. Source: Fastly, Inc. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220127005429/en/ Contact Investor Contact: [email protected] Media Contact: [email protected] Source : Fastly, Inc. --BERNAMA Multi-Category Collection Expected to Arrive at Retailers Worldwide Beginning 2023 EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced a multi-year global licensing agreement for the Disney Princess and Frozen franchises. Mattel will have the global licensing rights to develop lines of toys for Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing, including fashion dolls, small dolls, and figures. The collection is expected to launch at retailers around the globe at the beginning of 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220126005398/en/ “We are incredibly proud to welcome back the Disney Princess and Frozen lines to Mattel,” said Richard Dickson, President and Chief Operating Officer, Mattel. “As the worldwide leader in dolls, we look forward to bringing our unique Mattel Playbook approach to brand management, product and marketing expertise, and unrelenting attention to detail and quality to create innovative and inspiring lines for these iconic stories and characters.” The new licensing arrangement builds on the existing licensing relationship between Mattel and Disney for Pixar Animation Studio’s Toy Story and Cars franchises, and the recently announced global licensing agreement for Lightyear. “The courage and compassion found throughout our Disney Princess and Frozen stories and characters continue to inspire fans around the globe,” said Stephanie Young, President of Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing. “By furthering our longstanding relationship with Mattel, we look forward to expanding the worlds of Disney Princess and Frozen, introducing an innovative new era of these beloved franchises through captivating products and play opportunities.” Through the agreement, Mattel will develop dolls based on Disney Princess including Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Brave, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Mulan, Pocahontas, The Princess and the Frog, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Tangled, Disney Frozen, The Little Mermaid Live Action, Moana D+ Series, Tiana D+ Series, Aladdin Live Action, Beauty & the Beast Live Action, Cinderella Live Action, and Mulan Live Action. About Mattel Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com. About Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing Consumer Products, Games, and Publishing (CPGP) is the division of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products (DPEP) that brings beloved brands and franchises into the daily lives of families and fans through products – from toys to t-shirts, apps, books, console games and more – and experiences that can be found around the world, including on the shopDisney e-commerce platform and at Disney Parks, local and international retailers, as well as Disney store locations globally. The business is home to world-class teams of product, licensing and retail experts, artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world. About Disney Princess Disney Princess celebrates the most magical adventures and the relatable, empowered heroes who inspire fans—young and old, around the world—to discover whole new worlds and realize their full potential. Every Disney Princess character, from optimistic and kind Snow White to adventurous wayfinder Moana, empowers fans to dream of bringing the magic of Disney’s most beloved stories to life in their own lives, by finding the courage to impact their world and taking charge of their own destinies. About Frozen Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated feature “Frozen” launched a worldwide phenomenon in 2013, earning more than $1.27 billion in global box office and receiving the Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and BAFTA® Award for best animated feature. Its Oscar®-nominated sequel, “Frozen 2,” was released in 2019 to more than $1.45 billion globally, and the two films stand as the highest grossing animated films of all time globally, showing the power and broad appeal of this beloved brand. The films are directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, written by Lee and produced by Peter Del Vecho, and are renowned for their award-winning music by songwriters Kristin Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and composer Christophe Beck. The “Frozen” soundtrack, featuring the Oscar-winning song “Let It Go,” is quadruple Platinum with over 10 million units sold worldwide and spent 33 weeks in the top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart, including 13 weeks at No. 1, while the chart-topping “Frozen 2” soundtrack features the Oscar-nominated standout “Into the Unknown.” “Frozen The Musical” played on Broadway from 2018 to 2020, embarking on a North American tour in 2019 with international productions currently running in London, Tokyo, and Hamburg and on tour in Australia. “Frozen” characters can be seen throughout Disney Parks & Resorts around the world in both attractions and live stage shows. On Disney+, fans can enjoy “Frozen” and “Frozen 2” and dive deeper into the world and characters with “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” “Once Upon a Snowman,” “Frozen Fever,” “Olaf Presents,” and the docuseries “Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2.” http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=42257 SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- MetricStream, the global market leader in integrated risk management (IRM) and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), today announced ConnectedGRC solutions that address today’s most urgent business challenges related to risk, compliance, audit, cyber risks, and environmental, social, governance (ESG). Over the last 24 months, organizations have been challenged by a rapid increase of cybersecurity risks, business disruptions, regulatory pressures, and a constantly evolving need to demonstrate responsible business practices.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220125005899/en/ Businesses that have historically used multiple risk and compliance point solutions experience broken processes, isolated data, and insufficient insights. MetricStream’s connected GRC software solutions are designed for professionals seeking a single, intuitive platform that enables enhanced collaboration, information sharing, and a quantitative approach to risk management. “The old ways of managing risk – siloed, compartmentalized, and manual – are no longer effective or efficient. Risk is pervasive, stretching across the enterprise,” said Bruce Dahlgren, Chief Executive Officer, MetricStream. “It’s time for leaders to manage, embrace, and thrive on risk by breaking down silos and implementing a Connected GRC strategy that becomes a single source of truth to make more strategic business decisions.” ConnectedGRC is powered by MetricStream Intelligence which includes embedded best practices, deep domain capabilities, artificial intelligence (AI) powered real-time insights, and risk quantification capabilities. Designed to address the primary challenges for today’s GRC professionals, ConnectedGRC offers three distinct product lines with a rapid time to value: BusinessGRC, CyberGRC, and ESGRC.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=42248 ODENSE, Denmark, Jan 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- As new coronavirus variants spread, the growth in demand for infection prevention solutions using UV-C light is projected to reach $18.94 billion by 2030, witnessing an annual growth rate of 59.7% from 2021 to 2030. Further fueling the demand is the rise in hospital acquired infections (HAIs) globally causing more fatalities due to the increase in antibiotic resistance from even simple infections. Autonomous UV-C disinfection robots have emerged as a solution to supplement standard cleaning and disinfection practices to address HAIs and heightened hygiene requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The UVD Robot is a mobile, fully autonomous robot using UV-C light to kill viruses and bacteria, providing a supplemental infection control and prevention solution. As a global leader in infection prevention solutions and services, Ecolab is driven to help health systems and hospitals improve patient outcomes and realize clinical, operational and financial value through a programmatic approach to ensure staff and facility hygiene. Ecolab has expanded its global portfolio of infection prevention solutions to include UVD Robots, in its offerings for healthcare customers, including care hospitals, in-patient and out-patient clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, and rehabilitation clinics and other care facilities. Per Juul Nielsen, CEO of UVD Robots, sees the Ecolab collaboration as a tremendous validation of the efficiency of UVD Robots’ autonomous solution. “We are thrilled that this collaboration now expands to benefit healthcare facilities on a global scale,” he says, adding that UVD Robots’ UV-C disinfection technology treats an operating theater in about eight to fifteen minutes. “The UVD Robot solves the challenges of repositioning and minimizes shadowing which have previously hindered the comprehensive application of UV-C disinfection, while providing 24/7 access to real-time compliance and efficacy reports of the disinfection procedures,” says Claus Risager, Chairman of the Board of UVD Robots and CEO at Blue Ocean Robotics. UVD Robots is a subsidiary of one of the world's leading groups in the development of service robots for professionals, Blue Ocean Robotics. Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and vital resources. Press kit: Download images here. Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/52567592/en Contact Cornelia Hjortshøj, PR & Marketing Coordinator Blue Ocean Robotics +45 93 10 20 56 [email protected] Source : Blue Ocean Robotics http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=42239 TOKYO, Jan. 26, 2022 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/--
Buddhist philosopher and peacebuilder Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI), issued his 40th annual peace proposal on January 26, 2022. Titled "Transforming Human History: The Light of Peace and Dignity," it offers concrete ideas for tackling the climate crisis and achieving inclusive education and nuclear disarmament. Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, former UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative and founder of the Global Movement for the Culture of Peace, comments: "I know of no one who has highlighted the role and responsibility of the United Nations so consistently, relentlessly and substantively for such a long period of time as President Ikeda. For the last 40 years, his annual peace proposals have contained brilliant ideas and suggestions for the good of humanity. I am encouraged he has highlighted empowerment of people as a major element in building the Culture of Peace." Concerning humanity's response to the pandemic, Ikeda calls for solidarity built on awareness of our interconnectedness and states: "I believe firmly that the key factor determining the direction of history will prove not to have been the virus, but we humans ourselves." He emphasizes the need to address the inequalities the pandemic has exposed, and that gender equality and women's empowerment are key to overcoming the crisis and building a global society that sustains human dignity. On environmental issues, Ikeda calls for more coordinated efforts in implementing the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Convention on Biological Diversity and Convention to Combat Desertification, stating: "Climate change, biodiversity and desertification are deeply intertwined, and solutions are likewise interconnected." He also proposes creating a youth council to advise the UN on the comprehensive protection of the "global commons," the environmental resources essential to all humanity. Concerned about the impact of disruptions to education, Ikeda suggests that the UN Transforming Education Summit planned for September focus on education in emergencies, inclusive education and learning for global citizenship. Toward the first meeting of States Parties to the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) slated for March, Ikeda stresses the urgency of "detoxifying" ourselves from nuclear-dependent security doctrines and strongly calls for Japan, other nuclear-dependent states and the nuclear-weapon states to participate as observers, stating: "As more countries that presently feel they cannot sign or ratify the TPNW begin to positively acknowledge its true value and significance, I am confident that this will catalyze the energy and political will needed to put an end to the era of nuclear weapons." The Soka Gakkai is a global community-based Buddhist organization that promotes peace, culture and education based on respect for the dignity of life. The Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is an NGO in consultative status with UN ECOSOC. Every year, SGI President Ikeda issues a peace proposal on January 26 to commemorate the SGI's founding in 1975. Source: Soka Gakkai Contact: Joan Anderson International Office of Public Information Soka Gakkai +81-80-5957-4733 anderson[at]soka.jp --BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Some of the rarest items ever to be offered to the public have been discovered in Australia in shipping containers and storage sheds containing a lifetime collection of militaria from the world over.
Over 10,000 items across many acres constituted a lifelong military collector’s passion. "We were in complete disbelief when we arrived to inspect the collection," said Lee Hames, Chief Operations Officer for Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers in Australia. "These are some of the rarest militaria collectables from WWI and WWII that we have ever seen, there is everything from military tanks to firearms, swords, military uniforms, helmets, boots and heavy artillery. "As we were uncovering the special collection of militaria, we came across some very rare pieces many of which are ‘one off’ and may be worth significant amounts of money," he noted in a statement. The ‘Rod Bellars Collection’ was built by Rod over 60 years, accumulating items from worldwide. Sadly, his recent passing has meant these amazing icons of history have to find new custodians. "We really hope that museums and libraries and passionate collectors from across the world are successful in securing some of these important pieces of history, so they can be preserved and displayed and educate people for many years into the future," said Hames. Items featured across the collection will be sold through 14 separate online auctions which are live now and include tanks, artillery, swords, firearms, helmets, radios, boots, parachutes, military uniforms and much more. Anyone wanting to take a journey back in time and own some significant pieces of military history can head to www.lloydsauctions.com.au where bidding is open online now. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Crypto investment platform BitMEX has welcomed Bill Beller as Head of Trading, effective Jan 1, in charge of spearheading the company’s trading strategies and expanding the BitMEX trading team and its capabilities.
BitMEX Chief Executive Officer, Alexander Höptner said: “I’m delighted to welcome Bill as our new Head of Trading. His track record and level of expertise is outstanding, and our next stage of development will benefit from his extensive experience in delivering robust investment strategies.” Meanwhile, Beller said: “BitMEX is fast reaching the next stage in its transformation, and it’s the perfect time for me to have joined this very dynamic and talented group of people. I’m looking forward to working with the team to enhance the BitMEX ecosystem by developing effective strategies that enhance the platform’s trading experience.” Before joining BitMEX, Beller was Managing Director at Greenville Advisory for nearly five years, where he helped FinTech start-ups launch crypto exchange platforms and meet evolving regulatory requirements, according to a statement. Prior to that, he was Managing Director - Head of Equities for Sberbank CIB and Managing Director, Head of EEMEA Equity Derivatives Flow Trading at UniCredit. Beller brings over a decade of experience in risk management, building trading infrastructure, and managing equities and derivatives investments across global capital markets. Owned by HDR Global Trading Limited, BitMEX is a trading platform that offers users access to the global digital asset financial markets. -- BERNAMA |
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